high ph problem?

[j.w]

How much oyster shells for 2500 gal pond. I bought 10lbs yesterday and will check the ph but just wondered if there was such a thing as putting in too much that could harm the water?
And how often do you have to replace the stuff and what do you put it in?

 

[koiguy1969]

4 or 5 cups should be more than enough for 2500gals...but more wont hurt!

 

[j.w]

Should I put it in a sock thingy or can I just put it in a container and set it on a shelf in the pond and does it need to be by moving water to work?

 

[koiguy1969]

i use an old pair of nylons (stockings) about 1 cup in each foot. these are tied together and hang in my filters. in the flow of water on its way out

 

[sissy]

I clean it when it looks yukky this time of the year every 2 or 3 days .sometimes I take it out and wring it out and put it back other times I just hose it off .Remember you put it in not to just throw it in .I cut it in 36 inches lengths and fold it neat this way when I take it out I try to keep it neat easier to handle that way

 

[sissy]

koiguy must look like your hanging an old lady upside down in your pond .:bouncycig::lol::lol::lol:And Addy says I'm crazy hmmmmm

 

[j.w]

i use an old pair of nylons (stockings) about 1 cup in each foot. these are tied together and hang in my filters. in the flow of water on its way out

Not to keep bugging you but how often do you have to change the oyster shells, thanks :bouncycig:

 

[koiguy1969]

i've been usin' them for 2 years then replacin'...the cost is so minimal...i probably could do it yearly.
and sissy.....i cut the feet off alittle above the ankle and tie them off...so it doesnt look anything like an older woman hangin' there....unless shes 4" tall and likes it inside a sock

 

[j.w]

Thanks koiguy and thanks for the laugh too :bouncycig::lol::lol:
Hey sissy if I were you I'd leave the foot on :lol:

 

[fishin4cars]

Oyster shells continue breaking down until there is nothing left, This may take years, You can replace them or just add some back, they need to be placed similar to a barley bale, in moving water so that the calcium being broken down gets mixed into the water column. cleaning them periodically will not hurt anything and will get the muck out and allow for the shells to dissovle better. You can use as much as you want, once a body of water gets so high it will slow the breakdown on it's own. This is the same thing that happens in a saltwater reef tank when using Dolomite. It keeps the PH up and stable.

 

[j.w]

Wow another well taught learning experience. I never liked school when I was a kid but I like it here. Can't wait for the next lessons. Thanks fishin and koiguy

 

[koiguy1969]

yeah, and i lightly grind or roll the stockings in my hand occasionally too.not enough to rip thru the nylon but enough to keep the bits loose and semi clean.

 

[sissy]

hey if you can't laugh at least 3 times a day then life is not good .

 

[j.w]

Life must be really good for me then and they might just have to start taxing me for it :bouncycig:

 

[sissy]

oh oh should not say that uncle sam is always listening jw and start taxing us for smiling and extra tax for laughing